
8.52am 14th March 2025 - <a href="https://golfbusinessnews.com/news/people/">People & Jobs</a> <br>Turf management company ICL has announced the appointment of Liam Hargreaves as Research and Development Officer for its UK Turf & Landscape division. <br>He joins <a href="http://www.icl-sf.co.uk">ICL</a> from STRI, where he held the position of Research Manager, bringing with him extensive experience in scientific research and product development for the sports turf industry.<br>A graduate of the University of Hull with a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science, Hargreaves has a strong background in turf research. He is BASIS and FACTS registered and has demonstrated a commitment to delivering evidence-based solutions for turf management professionals. <br>In his new role at ICL, he will be responsible for conducting scientific trials, developing integrated solutions, and supporting sales initiatives through rigorous research and development of ICL’s Turf and Landscape product portfolio.<br>Henry Bechelet, Technical Manager at ICL Turf & Landscape UK & Ireland, said: “We are delighted to have Liam on board. His research expertise and industry knowledge will be invaluable in supporting our commitment to providing high-performance, science-led solutions for the turf industry. Liam’s role will be instrumental in ensuring our products continue to deliver the highest standards of performance, sustainability, and innovation.”<br>“I’m excited to be joining ICL and working alongside such a knowledgeable team,” said Hargreaves. “I look forward to contributing to the development of cutting-edge turf solutions and supporting the industry with research-backed insights that drive best practice and sustainability.”<br>LIV Golf has found another media platform to show its tournaments after signing a multi-year deal with sports entertainment channel DAZN. <br>European Tour Group Chief Executive Guy Kinnings and Director of Tournament Business Mark Casey were among the keynote presenters at the 2025 European Tour Destinations Annual Conference. Representatives from the network’s world-class venues gathered at The Dutch, an exclusive private members’ club in the heart of The Netherlands, to learn from and network with industry leaders and their peers. Tying in with the […]<br>World Long Drive has announced a new partnership with Pinnacle, designating the brand as the official golf ball partner of World Long Drive tour events for the 2025 season. <br><a href="https://twitter.com/home?status=https://golfbusinessnews.com/news/people/icl-appoints-new-rd-officer/" rel="noopener" data-via="eGolfBusiness" data-hashtags="GolfBusinessNews">Share on Twitter</a> <br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://golfbusinessnews.com/news/people/icl-appoints-new-rd-officer/&title=ICL+appoints+new+R%26amp%3BD+officer&source=GolfBusinessNews.com" rel="noopener">Share on LinkedIn</a><br>GolfBusinessNews.com (GBN) is for the many thousands of people who work in the golf business all around the world.<br>We cover the full range of topics both on and off the course. We aim to supply essential information both quickly and accurately in a format which is easy to use. We are independent of all special interest groups.<br><a style="font-weight: 600;" href="https://eepurl.com/bpOC9">Click here to sign up</a> for our free twice weekly golf industry news summary<br>View the <a class="gbn-latest-email" href="https://golfbusinessnews.com/weekly-emails/the-latest-news-from-gbn-42/">latest newsletter</a> here<br>5/7 High Street<br>Dorchester-on-Thames<br>Oxfordshire OX10 7HH<br>United Kingdom<br><a href="mailto:publisher@golfbusinessnews.com">publisher@golfbusinessnews.com</a><br>© 1999-2025 <a href="https://golfbusinessnews.com">e.GolfBusiness.com Limited</a> | All Rights Reserved. | <a href="/privacy-policy/">GBN Privacy Policy</a> <br><br><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTFBqV2NJQ1VpV2lCNE51YVB0RC12VU5hT01jSzFnZzR1bDE1NjdOUFRmcXVkQ0Nta2ZCTHlrT0lWZ0pkSFBCNEg5ek1sQzZCY0pqMmtQeVAzelFFYlVpSmJNdzJ6dXpnUHJma3pvbHRIa2JRS2tkZnk2dQ?oc=5">source</a>